Thrilled evening of JF Coastal Festival 2019 kept crowd ecstatic

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December 28, 2019

The month of cold weather, December brought the warm vibes of newness, happiness and affection which delighted the mood of the people and drew them in large numbers to witness the oneness and to celebrate the evening with fun and frolic at Jam’iyyatul Falah’s “JF COASTAL FESTIVAL 2019” in Al-Rimal Golden Ishtirah at Dammam. The pleasant evening had lightened up the mood of festival with a huge gathering of above 1500 people.

The theme of the event “Our Community is Better Together” has fulfilled with joy and excitement. The promise made by the JF event organizers had given the crowd a wonderful opportunity to bring together the spirit of twin-districts of coastal Karnataka and created the environment of festival. Men, women and children had discovered an amazing native atmosphere of coastal Karnataka.

The ecstatic and heartwarming social event offered by one of the distinguished society of Mangalore Diaspora arranged by the charitable organization ‘Jam’iyyatul Falah’ (Dammam Unit), a Karnataka State award winner for “Best NGO”.

The evening was filled with eye-catching fun and amazing frolic, Qirath competition for children of different age groups, Quiz competition for Adult and different types of games for children and adult with much more fun and excitement had kept the crowd entertaining till 2:00am. The event also brought together the spirit & essence of Karnataka. In addition, the people from different Indian states too had a joyful and blissful evening altogether.

The 31st year of Jam’iyyatul Falah had given the opportunity to celebrate with all its well-wishers, donors and sponsors. The spectacular evening commenced with an introductory speech by Rafiq Nariyar, the President of JF Dammam Unit and Qirath by Abdul Samad had opened the dazzling event. Immediately followed the buffet dinner and it was the “Taste of the Evening” which squeezed and jammed the crowd to taste the scrumptious and lip-smacking food catered by the famous Indian Restaurant “Royal Zaika” of Dammam. The mouth-watering Indian cuisine creates a center of attraction to the crowd and enjoyed the yummy and delicious native taste.

The food & beverage supplies were sponsored by NCMS, Hana Water, Green Lebanon, Green Shopping Center, Mohammed Ali Al-Quraish, Tara Ground Est., Bayea Al-Musk Trading Est. and Saad Refrigeration & Freezing was well-organized by JF Ex-Com member Imtiaz Hassan.

“JF COASTAL FESTIVAL 2019” was planned, formulated and organized professionally by the Event Organizing Committee of JF Dammam Chapter. The men behind the success are the Event Chairman Javed Sayeed, Event PRO Sharief Karkala & Ahmed Kabeer, Event Manager Sharief Hassan (Lays), Sports coordinators Mohammad Siraj and his team. Mega prizes, Raffle prizes, Sports & Quiz prizes were organized by Imtiaz Ahmed and Nizamuddin Shaikh and the prizes were sponsored by JF’s executive members and well-wishers. The Event Organizing Committee was well supported by the Executive Committee Members of JF Dammam chapter.

The entire evening was filled with various fun and exciting games for Adults and Children. The games for children were well organized by the sports coordinators, which made the children excited to play the different games. The attractive prizes were presented to all the Winners and Runners-up.

It was then the Quiz Master’s turn to trigger the evening with ‘Quiz Competition’ session. The Quiz was efficiently and meticulously handled and kept the crowd intact and entertained throughout the evening. The Winners and Runners were presented with the prizes by the dignitary guests available at the Event.

The guest of honor Abubaker Siddiq, President of JF Mangalore Corporation Unit was presented with memento as a token of appreciation for his humble & modest contribution to JF. A prominent politician and social worker Riyaz Farangipete was felicitated with shawl and 16-year-old Mangalorean Shoaib Sayed was presented with the memento for his great achievements in the field of sports at the international level.

At the women’s section, children were cherished and enjoyed the fun with different types of games. The women’s organizing committee had skillfully managed the program and brilliantly implemented the games for adult & children and successfully accomplished the task provided to each volunteers. All the winners were presented with attractive prizes.

The eye-catching kiosk from Al-Jufailah Corporation, the sole distributor of Al-Kabeer Frozen products, had pulled the crowd with their appetizing aroma to taste the sample of their new products. The Snacks, Water, Tea, Juice and Fruits were continuously distributed to children and adult throughout the evening and it was sponsored by NADA Juice, SWITZ Cakes, EASTERN Tea and Jadawell Water Factory Co. The traditional Indian sweet ‘Jalibee’ has engrossed the crowd. The most mouth-watering attraction of the evening was the FADECO Ice Cream, which served different types of flavors and kept the crowd on their toes specially children.

The grand event of “JF Coastal Festival 2019” was exclusively sponsored by SAQCO and also co-sponsored by Raqwani Company and Al-Manafa. JF’s regular sponsors AYD Lighting, Suhana Travels, TENET, KMT, Compass Logistics and NGC had extended their full support for the Noble cause.

The magnificent evening had witnessed the success of the event and displayed the hard-work of the event’s working committee. In the early hours of dawn, thrilled spectators made a reluctant exit from the venue, thoroughly lost in the magical spell cast on them during an unforgettable night

Shahul Hameed proposed vote of thanks immediately after announcing the Winner of Super Mega Prizes.

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November 28,2025

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Udupi district transformed into a sea of saffron and celebration on Friday, November 28, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow swept through the coastal temple town. Thousands of residents lined the streets, turning the event into a vibrant public spectacle filled with cheers, flags, and festive energy.

The procession route—from the helipad to the historic Sri Krishna Math—was decked with buntings, saffron flags, and multilayered security barricades. One of the district’s largest-ever security deployments was put in place for the high-profile visit, with over 3,000 police personnel on duty. The arrangement included ten SPs, 27 DSPs, 49 inspectors, 127 sub-inspectors, 232 assistant sub-inspectors, 1,608 constables, and 39 women staff.

Six platoons of the Karnataka State Reserve Police, six Quick Response Teams, bomb detection units, and dog squads were stationed across Udupi. Enhanced surveillance covered Adi Udupi, Bannanje bus stand, and the Sri Krishna Math parking zone, with combing operations carried out along the roadshow corridor.

At the 800-year-old Sri Krishna Math, preparations reached a ceremonial peak. Paryaya Puttige Math seer Sugunendra Teertha Swamiji said the Prime Minister would take part in the Laksha Kantha Geetha Parayana, a mass chanting of the Bhagavad Gita by one lakh devotees, and inaugurate the new Suvarna Teertha Mantapa.

“He will first offer floral tributes to saint-poet Kanakadasa and then unveil the golden covering over the Kanakana Kindi,” the seer said.

The Prime Minister will also receive a Poorna Kumbha welcome and have darshan of Lord Sri Krishna, Mukhyaprana Devaru, and the Suvarna Paduke. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister Bairathi Suresh, Dharmadhikari D. Veerendra Heggade, and seers from the Ashta Maths are expected to join the ceremony.

Ahead of his arrival, the Prime Minister posted on X that he felt “honoured” to attend the spiritually significant gathering. “This is a special occasion that brings together people from different sections of society for a recital of the Gita. This Matha has a very special significance in our cultural life,” he wrote, noting the institution’s long-standing legacy rooted in the teachings of Sri Madhvacharya.

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November 30,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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November 21,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 21: The Karnataka government is facing pressure to overhaul its employment system after a high-level Cabinet sub-committee recommended the complete phase-out of job outsourcing in government offices, boards, and corporations by March 2028. The move is aimed at tackling a systemic issue that has led to the potential violation of constitutional reservation policies and the exploitation of workers.

The Call for Systemic Change

With over three lakh vacant posts currently being filled through private agencies on an outsource, insource, or daily wage basis, the sub-committee highlighted a significant lapse. "As a result, reservations are not being followed as per the Constitution and state laws. It’s an urgent need to take serious steps to change the system. It has been recommended to completely stop the system of outsourcing by March 2028," the panel stated in a document.

The practice of outsourcing involves private companies hiring workers to perform duties for a government agency. Critics argue this model results in lesser salaries, a lack of social security benefits (otherwise available to permanent government employees), and a failure to adhere to the provisions of Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality before the law and prohibit discrimination.

The 'Bidar Model' as a Stop-Gap Solution

To regulate the current mode of employment and reduce worker exploitation until the 2028 deadline, the government plans to establish workers’ services multi-purpose cooperative societies across all districts, following the successful "Bidar Model."

The Bidar District Services of Labour Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Ltd., which operates under the District Commissioner, is cited as a successful example of providing a measure of social security to outsourced staff. Labour Department officials argue this society ensures workers receive their due wages and statutory facilities like ESI (Employees' State Insurance) and PF (Provident Fund), in exchange for a 1% service fee collected from the employees.

legislative push and Priority Insourcing

The recommendations, led by the sub-committee headed by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil, are set to be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting. The committee has proposed the introduction of the Karnataka Outsourced Employees (Regulation, Placement and Welfare) Bill 2025.

In a move addressing immediate concerns, Labour Minister Santosh Lad, a member of the sub-committee, has reportedly assured that steps will be taken over the next 2-3 years to insource workers in "life-threatening services" on a priority basis. This includes essential personnel like pourakarmikas (sanitation workers), drivers, electrical staff in the Energy Department, and Health Department staff handling contagious diseases. The transition aims to grant these workers the long-term security and benefits they currently lack under the outsourcing system. 

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